Democrat Mike Espy is working to turn out nearly 100,000 Black Mississippi voters who have not voted since Barack Obama’s first win in 2008.
Election 2020
‘The last thing I’m worried about’: Sen. Hyde-Smith walks back willingness to debate Espy
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, in two separate statements within the past week, had suggested she may be willing to debate Democrat Mike Espy.
Election 2020
Cindy Hyde-Smith fires guns, focuses on Supreme Court nomination at campaign event
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith fired up her base with some red meat on law and order, President Trump and a pending U.S. Supreme Court confirmation.
Election 2020
Mike Espy needs historic Black voter turnout to win Senate race. How’s he doing?
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We asked several members of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus how they think Mike Espy is doing this year in their districts.
Election 2020
Most U.S. senators running in 2020 have agreed to debate. Cindy Hyde-Smith has not.
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is one of just nine U.S. senators running for re-election this year who has not agreed to debate their opponent.
The Other Side Podcast
Ep. 126: Mike Espy needs high Black voter turnout to win. How’s he doing?
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Rep. Zakiya Summers and Sen. Sollie Norwood discuss the upcoming Senate election in Mississippi.
Election 2020
Espy finally lands support from national Democrats in Senate race. Is it too late?
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Democratic donors and outside groups are perking up to the possibility of a Mike Espy win and a Senate flip in one of the reddest states.
Election 2020
The Lincoln Project to support Democrat Mike Espy in Mississippi Senate race
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The Lincoln Project has gained national attention for their brutal ads that question the character and morals of Republican candidates.
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Hyde-Smith, in new Senate ad, works to take health care issue away from Espy
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Health care, which Democrat Mike Espy has described as his top issue, is the focus of Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s second campaign ad.
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“Cindy Hyde-Smith is holding us back”: Mississippians rip senator in new Mike Espy ad
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Democrat Mike Espy released his third TV ad of the 2020 Senate cycle on Tuesday. To date, GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith has released just one.
The Other Side Podcast
Ep. 125: Does Democrat Mike Espy have momentum in Senate race?
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Mississippi Today’s political team discusses the upcoming Senate election and Democrat Mike Espy’s recent fundraising.
2020 Voter Guide
Where do the Mississippi U.S. Senate candidates stand on the issues?
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We asked U.S. Senate candidates where they stand on issues such as COVID-19 response, public education, national debt and more. Here’s what they said:
2020 Voter Guide
Cindy Hyde Smith Bio
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Cindy Hyde-Smith is running reelection as one of Mississippi’s Republican U.S. Senators in Mississippi’s 2020 election.
Election 2020
Democratic Senate candidate Mike Espy has raised $1M since Justice Ginsburg’s death
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Democrats have poured money into Senate races as debate ensues over whether Trump should replace Justice Ginsburg on the Supreme Court.
Election 2020
Wicker, Hyde-Smith want to consider Trump’s Supreme Court nominee in 2020
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Wicker’s position stands in contrast to what he said in 2016, when Democratic President Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland to the court.
Election 2020
Espy breaks single-day fundraising record as Democrats appear galvanized by RBG’s death
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Democratic Senate candidate Mike Espy has raised nearly $200,000 since Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing.